Last night, as we were saying our prayers, I asked my daughter if there was anyone else she wanted to “God Bless” other than Mommy, Daddy, and Bubba (her brother). She looked up at me with her sweet face and said “D-boy (her great-grandfather), Mama Hopman (her great grandmother), Uncle Peep (my uncle), Boo (my aunt) and Cile (my aunt).” I just about melted into a puddle. We spent a night two weekends ago at my grandparents house and it was beyond heartwarming to know she was thinking about them.

At the age of 35, I still have three living grandparents. I realize this is pretty rare. My children have been able to spend time with, play with and be loved by the generations before them. Both children want to be around our family whenever they can. They want to sing, dance and cuddle with everyone — aunts, uncles, great-grandparents — it doesn’t matter. When I asked my son if he wanted to go to Richmond, my daughter immediately jumped up and down, yelling “Me too! Me too!” They love their family and that is just magical.

Both my children already think that their grandparents hung the moon. Having great-grandparents around to play and read to them is just icing on the cake. Watching my children snuggle up against them just melts my heart. I want to cherish these moments forever.

My grandparents have been a very important part of my upbringing and I am thrilled that my children get to have their influence in their lives as well. These special moments are the ones that remind me no matter how crazy or hectic life can seem, nothing is more important than slowing down and spending time with the ones you love, no matter the age difference.

6 Responses to Great-grandparents: Love has no age limit

That is so sweet. My daughter has 1 grandma and grandpa. 2 great grand parents and one great great grandma left. She doesn’t see some of them often because they are so far away from us. The ones she does see she is very close to. So I understand completely how it feels.

tarasays:

November 12, 2013 at 10:17 am

You are indeed extremely lucky. I am 35 as well. When I got married at 28, I had 3 living grandparents dancing at my wedding. Now I have 2 kids..and only one grandmother left. She’s still with it, but in no shape to dance anymore. My son and daughter are named after my grandparents, with whom I was extremely close. I had my own great-grandparents until I was a teenager, and I am heartbroken that my grandparents are not around to love my kids. Its amazing to see the relationship my son has forged with his 3 grandparents (our parents) but I still wish every day that MY grandparents were around to delight in him. Treasure every moment, and hope that your grandparents are around long enough for your kids to remember them forever!

JWsays:

November 12, 2013 at 8:16 pm

My daughter is absolutely in love with her great grandparents. She has five living great grands that we see regularly whether in person or via Skype. It’s amazing to watch my grandparents do things with my daughter that we did as children. I feel so lucky that my daughter gets to have those relationships, it means the world to me that she shares in the love I know from my grandparents.

Sherrysays:

November 12, 2013 at 10:45 pm

I was blessed to grow up spending lots of time with my great grandparents. It left a lasting impression on me, my little girl is named after my great grandmother. Now my grandmother is one of her favorite people and I hope she will have many years of memories with her great grandmother. having 4 generations in one room is awesome!

Carasays:

November 12, 2013 at 11:39 pm

How heart warming, what a great story This reminds me that recent studies show that having extended family contributes to a person’s well-being. I had 2 grandmas but only 1 grandpa growing up and from what I heard, I always wished that I met my maternal grandfather since he was a great guy. Anyway all is not lost because I grew up with 7 aunts and 6 uncles with 30+ cousins of varying ages by the time I understood what was going on in the universe lol and for that many people in a room we just enjoyed celebrating holidays together.

My kids were lucky to meet all 4 grandparents and 2 great grandparents. When we visit my grandma in Spain she speaks to my children in Spanish and they squeel in joy and think she’s awesome. Their exchange just spells pure love and joy and I can see that in their eyes.

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